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New move shows ‘reservations’

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Sahan, the first chairman of the National Heart Institute (IJN) said deferring the proposed takeover was reasonable only if the Govern­ment wanted to examine strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

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Heart patients express relief at deferment of takeover

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Heart transplant survivor Tee Hui Yi can breathe a sigh of relief now that plans for the privatisation of the National Heart Institute (IJN) has been put on hold.

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Sime Darby to await further instructions from Government

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Sime Darby Berhad will wait for further instructions from the Government on its proposal to take a 51% stake in the National Heart Institute (IJN).

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Public concerns being heard

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

The decision to defer the proposed takeover plan of the National Heart Institute (IJN) shows that the Government “is listening to the people.”

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Hospital staff deny demand for higher pay linked to proposal

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Medical consultants at the National Heart Institute (IJN) have reiterated their commitment to serve IJN in its current form.

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Mahathir: IJN is one entity which shouldn’t be privatised

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he seldom opposed privatisation but the exception he made was Sime Darby’s proposal to buy over the National Heart Institute (IJN).

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Country’s first Malay woman doctor turns 90

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Tan Sri Dr Salma Ismail just cannot believe the fuss over her turning 90.

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Proposed LCCT to be privately funded

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has told critics to stop making claims that the proposed construction of a new low-cost carrier terminal near Nilai was a waste of government funds.

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Extended arrival hall at LCCT opens

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

The new international arrival hall at the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) is now open.

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Quick response from RMN ship saves vessel

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Armed Somali pirates that boarded Chinese crane ship Zhenhua 4 were about to blow the bridge wide open when the Royal Malaysian Navy came to the rescue.

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Ong: No space for Ipoh airport extension ‘

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

The runway of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport cannot be extended due to the lack of space, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.

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Road Safety Dept to conduct study on buses

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

The Road Safety Department has been directed to carry out a viability study on express buses operating at night to prevent accidents.

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Bukit Antarabangsa residents to know their fate tomorrow

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Bukit Antara–bangsa residents affected by the landslide will know tomorrow if it is safe to return to their homes.

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Some homes declared unsafe, but most can be occupied again

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Most residents affected by the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide tragedy are ex–pected to be allowed to return to their homes.

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TM offers waiver and rebates

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

TM will waive charges and give rebates to victims of the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide.

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Musical only for those aged above seven

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Those who want to watch the international smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! are reminded that the age limit for children is above seven.

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Doing their bit for charity

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

More than 10 corporate bodies did their bit for charity on the third night of the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! — they bought all the tickets for last night’s show, with the proceeds going to the Star Foundation.

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Love story with a happy ending

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

There was laughter and sadness, pulsating dance tempos and moving solo performances. The story line of Mamma Mia! took the audience through emotional ups and downs and had mothers and daughters close to tears over the touching scene just before the wedding.

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Shahrir: Expect cheaper goods

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Consumers can look forward to cheaper prices of goods, including food items, raw material and imported material from the first quarter of next year, following lower fuel prices and the weakening of currencies of certain countries.

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Ceiling price of petrol for next year capped at RM2.70

The Star News - Sun, 12/21/2008 - 08:00

Consumers will not pay more than RM2.70 per litre for petrol next year even if global prices of crude oil escalate.

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